Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Mississauga, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: Owner must leash dog at all times unless on owner's lands, consented lands, or a designated Leash-Free Zone; max animals: No more than four (4) animals on any premises; fines: Minimum $500, maximum $100,000; continuing offence: minimum $500, maximum $10,000 per day; multiple offence: minimum $500, maximum $10,000 per included offence. Source: Animal Care and Control By-law 0098-2004, verified 2026-06-09.
Animal Care and Control By-law 0098-2004
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3(1): "Every Owner of a Dog or Cat is required to obtain a Licence"
leash rule
Owner must leash dog at all times unless on owner's lands, consented lands, or a designated Leash-Free Zone
s. 20.1(1)
max animals
No more than four (4) animals on any premises
s. 16(1)
fine range
Minimum $500, maximum $100,000; continuing offence: minimum $500, maximum $10,000 per day; multiple offence: minimum $500, maximum $10,000 per included offence
s. 43(1.1)(a)(b)(c)
scout note
Regulates dog and cat licensing, animal keeping, animals at large, prohibited animals, and related animal care and control matters.